Main street shops aren’t ready for e-commerce surge, Visa says

After months of retail turmoil and economic shutdowns due to the pandemic, about a quarter of small shops say they’re now unprepared for an influx of sales this holiday season, according to a report from Visa Inc. — AFP Relaxnews

Many consumers will ignore brick-and-mortar stores this holiday season in favour of online shopping, a new study finds, and small business may end up left behind.

After months of retail turmoil and economic shutdowns due to the pandemic, about a quarter of small shops say they’re now unprepared for an influx of sales this holiday season, according to a report from Visa Inc. This year promises to be especially unusual, with more than half of consumers planning to do most of their shopping online.